High Tibial Osteotomy Plates Market Size

High Tibial Osteotomy Plates Market Analysis

The high tibial osteotomy plates market is expected to register a CAGR of 6% during the forecast period.

The COVID-19 pandemic had a major impact on the high tibial osteotomy plates market. Orthopedic procedures were postponed at the beginning of the pandemic as the hospitals and surgeons were advised to postpone or cancel elective procedures, including osteotomy surgeries. For instance, in January 2021, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and several organizations, such as the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), recommended the interim cancelation of elective surgical procedures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Most of the orthopaedic facilities were converted to COVID-19 hospitals and clinics. These factors resulted in a decrease in the number of osteotomy surgeries performed worldwide, thereby affecting the demand for high tibial osteotomy plates. However, the market's growth is stabilizing post-pandemic as the worldwide restrictions have eased down and disease screening services have been resumed.

The market's growth can be largely attributed to the increasing incidence rate of musculoskeletal conditions, rising sports-related activities and road injuries, and recent advances in osteotomy plates. For instance, according to the WHO 2021 statistics, an estimated 1.71 billion people suffer from musculoskeletal disorders worldwide. Thus, the increasing musculoskeletal disorders are contributing to the growing adoption of high-tibial osteotomy procedures, driving the demand for high-tibial osteotomy plates.

Moreover, recent advances in osteotomy plates are anticipated to fuel the demand for high-tibial osteotomy plates. For instance, in July 2021, the University of Bath's Centre for Therapeutic Innovation (CTI), United Kingdom, introduced the world's first 3D printed high tibial osteotomy device and procedure given for approval for trials in the United Kingdom. It is a personalized early knee osteoarthritis treatment developed by engineers at the University of Bath's Centre for Therapeutic Innovation (CTI). It uses state-of-the-art 3D metal printing technology to make personalized medical-grade titanium alloy plates. The Tailored Osteotomy for Knee Alignment (TOKA) treatment improves the operative procedure to realign a patient's knee, making them comfortable, stable, and better able to bear weight than existing generic plates. Such advances are anticipated to boost the demand for high tibial osteotomy plates.

Thus, the market studied is anticipated to witness significant growth over the forecast period due to the aforementioned factors. However, complications associated with the procedure, such as blood clots, infection, lack of range of motion (ROM), and the high cost of osteotomy surgery, are some factors impeding the market's growth.